City actions foul of fire chief choice and Belmont repairs
Carbondale council last night received an unfavorable report on Mayor's appointment of J. J. McNulty as fire chief and deferred action. Belmont street repairs will proceed with bond enforcement. Resolutions appropriated funds for Lackawanna club partition, board of health window curtains, bids for city building repairs, a lower hall mail box, Traction company lease, and a lateral sewer for Fagan property. The Neck debate on sewer was referred to committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McNulty
Belmont Street
Lackawanna Club
Board of Health
Traction Company
Fagan
John Neck
Cecillian concert delights Burke building audience
The Cecillian concert in the Burke building drew a successful evening of music led by Haydn Evans. The club personnel featured soprano Solos by John Wheeler Hannah Leonard and many others with out of town talent including Mrs Ligsie Hughes Brondage Mrs Tt T Jayne Mrs Arthur Long and Mrs Genevieve Bacon Baker among vocalists and pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecillian
Burke Building
Haydn Evans
John Wheeler
Hannah Leonard
Charles Bliss
Flaherty
Clarence Rowe
Nellie Bryden
May Pengelly
Annie Stephens
Low Williams
Lacey Crowl
Stella Hunter
Altos
Fiffie Vandermark
Lottie Ellis
Lena Bronson
Ligsie Hughes Brondage
Tt.t. Jayne
Arthur Long
L. M. Kivane
Sadie Edwards
W. A. Roberts, Jr
Scranton
Genevieve Bacon Baker
Nicholson
Manist
Death of Mrs. Mary A. Thomas of Fell Township
Mrs. Mary A. Thomas wife of John T. Thomas of Fell Township died at home in Simpson Sunday. Born in Wales she came to America years ago and married Thomas thirty years ago. Surviving are ten children and two brothers. Funeral at the Welsh Church on the Ridge at 1 PM with Rev Jenkins of Mayfield officiating. Interment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Thomas
John T. Thomas
Fell Township
Simpson
Wales
America
Jenkins
Thomas
Mayfield
Mr. Jenkins
Marfield
Thomas J
Thomas Lewis
William J. Lewis
Albert
Arthur
Annie
Ruby
Liseie
Bertha
Lewis Jenkins
Michigan
William T
Scranton
Dowe Transfer Promotes to Allegheny Division Superintendent
Supt Dowe of the Ariés Jefferson division is promoted to the Allegheny division superintendency from Tfornellsville to Salamanca. His salary rises from 175 to 275 dollars monthly. Mrs Dowe will be missed socially. He will be succeeded by F W Hibbits of Port Jervis trainmaster of the New York division, the former holder of the post here. The new superintendent is 33 years old and praised for thorough railroad training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowe
Ariés Jefferson
Allegheny
Tfornellsville
Salamanca
Carbondale
F. W. Hibbits
Port Jervis
New York
Local News Briefs From Boonton To Scranton
Dr H J Wheeler went to Boonton New Jersey yesterday to see M J Deebs who is suffering apoplexy The patient had another hemorrhage Sunday and the end is thought to be not far off BE L Broderick of Olyphant called on friends in the city yesterday The three handsome new wagons placed on the road yesterday by the Palace Creamery attracted much attention They have natural wood finish Dr R Ottman is visiting relatives in Sidney New York Mrs E D Lathrop yesterday entertained Mrs Leroy Fincon and Mrs Genevieve Bacon Baker of Nicholson George Male has returned to New York City after a brief visit with friends here Elmer E Garr of Berwick the new superintendent of the schools has arrived in this city Miss Marion who has concluded her course of art studies in New York will return home Friday She will be accompanied by her mother who will visit at Mount Clair New Jersey Mrs W H Harrison in entertaining Miss Grace Whitney of Honesdale this week Mrs W B Foster of Canaan Street entertained the Women s guild of Trinity church last night Many friends of A S Baker in this city will be pleased to learn of his advancement in the railroad world Within a few days he will become chief accountant of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company s coal department with headquarters in Scranton J T Nicholson is attending the electrical exhibition at Madison Square Garden New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.J. Wheeler
Boonton
N. J
M. J. Deebs
BE. L. Broderick
Olyphant
Palace Creamery
R. Ottman
Sidney
N. Y
E. D. Lathrop
Leroy Fincon
Genevieve Bacon Baker
Nicholson
George Male
New York City
Elmer E. Garr
Berwick
Marion
New York
Mount Clair
W. H. Harrison
Grace Whitney
Honesdale
W. B. Foster
Canaan Street
Women's Guild
Trinity Church
A. S. Baker
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Scranton
J.T. Nicholson
Madison Square Garden
New Vyrk
Mrs Sayres Moves After Illness at Sister’s Home
Mrs Sayres after three months illness at her sister Wan’s home was moved yesterday to the home of her daughter.
Local Health Board Halts School Exercises Amid Scarlet Fever Fears
Amid a scarlet fever epidemic in the Third ward, the local board of health urges shutting school activities to prevent spread. The Peck Lumber Manufacturing Co. won the bid for the new No. 1 School building at 7115 dollars, to be ready by Sept. 1, with full equipment pushing total cost beyond 10,000 dollars. A marriage notice follows for Wayne Kennedy of Peckville and Bertha Kiser of Kister Town on June 14. Community notes include Scranton visits by A M Kestell and Mrs. Herbert Fear, a Pawnee Bills Wild West trip to Carbondale, and visits from Mrs. D C Darrow and Dr J B Grover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Hattie Sayres
Minera Milla
Board of Health
Peck Lumber Manufacturing Company
Carda
Wayne Kennedy
Peckville
Bertha Kiser
Kistertown
A. M. Kestell
Herbert Fear
Scranton
Carbondale
D. C. Darrow
Avoca
H. E. Barnes
J BR. Grover
New Parish Socials and Parish Cornerstone Plans
The Catholic parish in Taylorville held a Sunday meeting to arrange the cornerstone laying for the new church on Railroad Street with expected participation by Rev. Bishop Hoban and other clergymen. The Lackawanna Judge No. 18 American Protestant Ladies’ association hosts a social at Reese's hall with a ten cent admission and a menu of cake coffee and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Street
Hoban
Bert Gendall
Jermyn
Lizzie Murphy
William Vaughan
Archbald Mines
J. E. Davis
Olyphant School Board Elects New Officers After Vaccination Talk
The Olyphant school board reorganized after approving a vaccination policy for pupils and a loan of 2500 dollars from Merchants and Mechanics Bank. Thomas Lenahan was elected president with George Holleran secretary and George Hayes treasurer. A committee of Williams Nealon and Powell will confer with the health board before summer break. The board will meet on the tenth of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbine
Crans
Board of Health
Williame
Nealon and Powell
Health Board
Patten
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Thomas Lenahan
George PB. Holleran
George Hayes
James J. O'Malley
Eureka Commandery
Knights of Malta
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD NEWS AND NOTES
Philadelphia detectives in town pursuing a case against a four cent store proprietor amid two fires in three days. insurance company plans prosecution after securing evidence and witnesses. Local scenes include graduating class photos, a display in a drug store window, upcoming commencement, rent collection for hall, and marriages announced in Mayfield and Carbondale.
TUNKINHANOCK COURT TERM AND LOCAL NEWS
The June term of court in Tunkhannock convenes Monday June 19 at 2 PM to handle quarter sessions business and rules motions. Sheriff sale of Tunkhannock Electric Light, Heat and Power real estate set for Saturday at 1 PM at the courthouse. Funeral for Isabel London held from G D DeWitt residence. buried in Patterson, NJ. Colonel Handrick to attend Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry reunion at Gettysburg this week. The regiment drew recruits in Susquehanna county. Merchant Charles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
William N. Reynolds, Jr
Wilkes- Barre
George W. Cooke
Scranton
Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Court House
Isabel London
G. D. DeWitt
Miss London
Patterson
N. J
E. 8. Handrick
Ninth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Gettysburg
Susquehanna County
Charles
Free trial bottles of Dr Kennedy remedy offered
The Tribune advertises free trial bottles of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy through a national mail offer. It touts kidney liver bladder and blood benefits, claims 01 percent recovery leading to larger purchases, and lists symptoms it allegedly treats with pricing at $1 per bottle or six bottles for $6.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
the Tribune
DR. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N. Y
Triton Hose Company to Meet on Sunday
The regular monthly meeting of Tri ton Hose company will be held at their rooms on Sunday to fill committee roles for the fire county convention. Members without uniforms are being measured by John Townsend, who was awarded the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hungerford
Triton Hose Company
Fire County
John Townsend
Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by F J Cheney Co
An old advertisement warns against mercury based medicines and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges purchases from reputable physicians or druggists with testimonials available. It mentions a price of six cents per bottle and also advertises Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
Avoca Pool Board Names Officers and Local News
The Avoca pool board met and listed members led by President A J O Malley and secretary William Doran. Retiring members Thomas Harding and Solomon Deebie cited for faithful service. Various local updates include hardware stock sale to T J Dunn, Ridgely taking a mine foreman post in Edwardsville, and several hospital visits. A Y M C A talk in Pittston covered world use and abuse. High school exercises scheduled with diplomas and songs amid a long program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. O'Malley
William Doran
David Davis
Edward Gibbons
FE. J. Reilly
Martin Carden
M. J. Pixon
Jacob Webster
J. J. Clifford
Thomas Harding
Solomon Deebie
T. J. Dunn
Lewis Baltimore
Duryea
Avoca
John Ridgelly
Eas
Edwardsville
Lawrence
Dominick McAndrew
Scranton
William Walsh
West Side Hospital
Mamie Smith
Williamsport
Nettle Druffner
L. EB. Pascoe
Pittston
Willian
Webber and Son
Robert
Summit
N. J
William Jennings
Mary Burns
Elizabeth Scahill
William Golden
Sadie Boone
Touhill
M. J. Dixon
Prises
C. F. Hoban
Minooka School Board Chosen as New Members Organize
The Minooka township school board met yesterday. The old board adjourned sine die and the new board began to organize with John Witshenry, the sole new member, presenting his certificate of election and taking a seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sina Die
John Witshenry
Lackawanna School Board Prospects After McCrindle Term Ends
The Lackawanna school district faces leadership changes with director terms ending for John McCrindle. Named leaders include President Thomas Coyne, Secretary William Thomas, and Treasurer Thomas King as the board plans its next term. The group will insure the new Lincoln Heights building via C G Boland agency and conduct its annual inspection tour Wednesday. St Joseph Society schedules its Mountain Park excursion for August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCrindle
Lackawanna
Thomas Coyne
William Thomas
Thomas King
Lincoln Heights
C. G. Boland
St. Joseph's Society
Mountain Park
Heaviest Fun Ever Gained Recalled by Law Figure
A witty exchange features a young lawyer asking the elder statesman of the bar about his heaviest amusement. The elder recalls a rustic mishap involving a yearling calf and a load of pumpkins weighing a ton and a quarter, told in humorous fashion.
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Detroit Frea Press
Coal for domestic use at lowest price with prompt delivery
Coal of the best quality for domestic use and all sizes including Buckwheat and Bindveso, delivered anywhere in the city at the lowest price. Orders received at Connell building Room S04, telephone 172, or Ming at telephone 362, will be promptly attended to. Dealers supplied at the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordeora
Wvittee
Connell Building
Tha Ming
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J. T. Thomas
Peckvill
Taylor News
Hood
Lloyd’s Hall
Mahon's Hall
Nellie
Charles Beattys
Upper Dunmore Street
St. Patrick
Lena Matthews
Dalton
Grace Hodgson
D. W. Harris
Delaware Street
Martin Lynott
Nudson Street
G. N. Foster
Edward Jones
Minnie Jones
Taylor
D. L
Charles Genter
Minnie Sarge
Wilkes-Barre
Mary Rogan
Providence
Hattie Coons
Clara Hull
Archbald
Margaret Murphy
John Parry
Green Ridge
Elizabeth Heatley
Edith Torrey
Edith Decker
Clark's Green
Mary Tracy
Harriet Stanton
New Jersey
Sawyer
Russell Park
Presbyterian Sunday School
Opera House
Bloomsburg
Hilcomsburg
Williams and Kellett
Golden and Cummings
George Voight
Wayne County Odd Fellows
Farview
R. M. Dorin
White Mills
Baptist Church
W. H. Whalen
Athletic Park
St. Thomas College
Clare Davis
Washington, D. C
Sutton
Munford
Company Lo
Factoryville
Epworth League
Charles M. Walters
Montrose
Elkhanah S Hulley
Hebert M. Pease
Eatonville
Ruth Brundage
John H. Harris
IL. L. D
Lewisburg
Bauer
Orchestra of Scranton
A. Os
J. M. Powers
Warrensburg, Mo
Johann Hoff
Jermyn and Mayfield
Philadelphia
Burdick
Adelbert Day
Arthur Day
Cemetery Street
Maggie Collins
P. H. Bergan
Buffalo
Badger
S On
Preston
Tim Pidgeon
Misa Anna Hanophy
H. D. Carey
Tunekhannock
Jonas Long's
Jonas Long
Edern
Eran
Igor
Vhs Pervert WU
Matthews Bros
McGarrah & Aie
Mount Pleasant Coal
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
AJAX
Ad Stadler
Scranton, Pa
Matthews Brow and
Sandereen
MN Scalzo
Peac Medicine CO
Cleveland
John H. Phelps
Spruce Street
Wyoming Avenue
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